top speed axle back tips.

horty24 · 04-26-2014, 08:43 AM

Has anyone cut the top speed axle back tips or any other part of this exhaust so that the tips don't stick out as far on non Nismo?

Roddy1 · 04-26-2014, 04:03 PM

I'm considering swapping from my AAM short tails to the Top Speed Axle back... The length of the tips are the only thing holding me back.

horty24 · 04-26-2014, 04:52 PM

I have some top speed in sights but same here tips too long.

TedB370z · 04-26-2014, 05:42 PM

I ordered mine and installed it last year, and the auction was for the Non-Nismo axle back. When they came in and I installed them, they stuck out almost an inch further than they should (It was listed at .5" from bumper, but was more like 1.5") Top-Speed was very nice, and admitted they mocked up the exhaust on a nismo model, and didn't take into consideration the bumper differences. They ended up refunding me $50. (Not bad to get a decent axle back for $150)

I had a local exhaust shop look at it, and they said most likely they would trim directly behind the exhaust tip to decrease the amount they stick out, and it'd be between $75 - $100 for the labor but, after having it on for almost a year, the amount the tips stick out isn't as noticeable, you don't get any exhaust funk on the bumper and the tips look nice too. Pics below with measurements

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horty24 · 04-26-2014, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedB370z

I ordered mine and installed it last year, and the auction was for the Non-Nismo axle back. When they came in and I installed them, they stuck out almost an inch further than they should (It was listed at .5" from bumper, but was more like 1.5") Top-Speed was very nice, and admitted they mocked up the exhaust on a nismo model, and didn't take into consideration the bumper differences. They ended up refunding me $50. (Not bad to get a decent axle back for $150)

I had a local exhaust shop look at it, and they said most likely they would trim directly behind the exhaust tip to decrease the amount they stick out, and it'd be between $75 - $100 for the labor but, after having it on for almost a year, the amount the tips stick out isn't as noticeable, you don't get any exhaust funk on the bumper and the tips look nice too.

How did you get them for only $150? I thought they were like 400 new?

TedB370z · 04-27-2014, 12:04 AM

My bad, I had to search through my ebay purchase history, it was $299 after shipping direct from Top Speed, and they refunded me $50 since the tips stuck out an inch further than they advertised...

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EDIT*** I remember why I thought they were $200... they also sold a version of this axle back where the tips were only a single wall that was $200, not double walled like the version I purchased, which they were sold out of for a couple weeks...***

Roddy1 · 04-27-2014, 12:33 AM

Thanks for posting the pics. If they would offer a non nismo version (ie a version where the tips don't stick out so much) they would sell these like gangbusters!!

horty24 · 04-27-2014, 10:01 AM

I agree Roddy, so I'm just going to go ahead and buy them. I work in a manufacturing facility so I'm going to ask my welder if he can cut 1" right behind the tips. I wonder if it's even possible because is right near a curve and the tips may end up misaligned. If worse comes to worse maybe it let them be and just torch the tips to make them have the burnt look.

Roddy1 · 04-28-2014, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horty24

I agree Roddy, so I'm just going to go ahead and buy them. I work in a manufacturing facility so I'm going to ask my welder if he can cut 1" right behind the tips. I wonder if it's even possible because is right near a curve and the tips may end up misaligned. If worse comes to worse maybe it let them be and just torch the tips to make them have the burnt look.

Interested to know how it turns out!

Nick M · 04-28-2014, 07:50 PM

very strange they just wont make these for the non-nismo

they would have the entire market to themselves basically

TedB370z · 04-28-2014, 08:27 PM

They are a bunch of identical axle backs on ebay, I almost think the same company produces them and then just get stamped with someone elses logo. To be honest it was random last year when I even chose Top Speed and not one of the others, only because Top Speed has sound clips. Here are a couple:

Nissan 370Z 09 13 3 7L Stainless Performace Axle Back Exhaust 4" Tips 2 5" Inlet | eBay

09 2014 Nissan 370Z Cat Axle Back Axleback Catback Exhaust System Z34 nismo New | eBay

coolvans1988 · 04-28-2014, 08:58 PM

stay away from ebay

synolimit · 04-28-2014, 11:37 PM

I have, just cut them back.

RoadsterST · 04-28-2014, 11:49 PM

*Edit* I have the complete catback TI look, but my tips stick out as well..

Mine stick out quite a bit as well, about 2". I have gotten used to them but would still like to get them pulled in flush.
I had a shop look at the exhaust and said he would cut the 2 strait single pipes and reweld at the flanges. There is enough hanger material to slide the whole system forward about an inch.

horty24 · 04-29-2014, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadsterST

*Edit* I have the complete catback TI look, but my tips stick out as well

That's exactly what I want to get now cbe... Can you post pics and sound clip?

04-26-2014, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
horty24 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: wv Age: 48 Posts: 116 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Sp Rep Power: 3366	top speed axle back tips. Has anyone cut the top speed axle back tips or any other part of this exhaust so that the tips don't stick out as far on non Nismo? __________________ 2000 Celica gts: daily beater 2007 GMC Acadia: family ship 2009 370Z: sunny day delight

04-26-2014, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 12	I'm considering swapping from my AAM short tails to the Top Speed Axle back... The length of the tips are the only thing holding me back. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

04-26-2014, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
horty24 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: wv Age: 48 Posts: 116 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Sp Rep Power: 3366	I have some top speed in sights but same here tips too long. __________________ 2000 Celica gts: daily beater 2007 GMC Acadia: family ship 2009 370Z: sunny day delight

04-26-2014, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
TedB370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	I ordered mine and installed it last year, and the auction was for the Non-Nismo axle back. When they came in and I installed them, they stuck out almost an inch further than they should (It was listed at .5" from bumper, but was more like 1.5") Top-Speed was very nice, and admitted they mocked up the exhaust on a nismo model, and didn't take into consideration the bumper differences. They ended up refunding me $50. (Not bad to get a decent axle back for $150) I had a local exhaust shop look at it, and they said most likely they would trim directly behind the exhaust tip to decrease the amount they stick out, and it'd be between $75 - $100 for the labor but, after having it on for almost a year, the amount the tips stick out isn't as noticeable, you don't get any exhaust funk on the bumper and the tips look nice too. Pics below with measurements WP_20140426_001.jpg WP_20140426_002.jpg WP_20140426_003.jpg WP_20140426_005.jpg WP_20140426_006.jpg gr8-wrx and horty24 like this.

04-27-2014, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
TedB370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	My bad, I had to search through my ebay purchase history, it was $299 after shipping direct from Top Speed, and they refunded me $50 since the tips stuck out an inch further than they advertised... Capture.JPG EDIT* I remember why I thought they were $200... they also sold a version of this axle back where the tips were only a single wall that was $200, not double walled like the version I purchased, which they were sold out of for a couple weeks...* Last edited by TedB370z; 04-27-2014 at 12:12 AM.

04-27-2014, 12:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 12	Thanks for posting the pics. If they would offer a non nismo version (ie a version where the tips don't stick out so much) they would sell these like gangbusters!! __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

04-27-2014, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
horty24 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: wv Age: 48 Posts: 116 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Sp Rep Power: 3366	I agree Roddy, so I'm just going to go ahead and buy them. I work in a manufacturing facility so I'm going to ask my welder if he can cut 1" right behind the tips. I wonder if it's even possible because is right near a curve and the tips may end up misaligned. If worse comes to worse maybe it let them be and just torch the tips to make them have the burnt look. __________________ 2000 Celica gts: daily beater 2007 GMC Acadia: family ship 2009 370Z: sunny day delight

04-28-2014, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	very strange they just wont make these for the non-nismo they would have the entire market to themselves basically Roddy1 likes this. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

04-28-2014, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
TedB370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	They are a bunch of identical axle backs on ebay, I almost think the same company produces them and then just get stamped with someone elses logo. To be honest it was random last year when I even chose Top Speed and not one of the others, only because Top Speed has sound clips. Here are a couple: Nissan 370Z 09 13 3 7L Stainless Performace Axle Back Exhaust 4" Tips 2 5" Inlet \| eBay 09 2014 Nissan 370Z Cat Axle Back Axleback Catback Exhaust System Z34 nismo New \| eBay

04-28-2014, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	stay away from ebay __________________ AAM S-line Midpipe / AAM CAI / Nismo Muffler / Swift

04-28-2014, 11:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I have, just cut them back. __________________ 13 370z-

04-28-2014, 11:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
RoadsterST Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 446 Drives: 2013 roadster ST Rep Power: 13	Edit I have the complete catback TI look, but my tips stick out as well.. Mine stick out quite a bit as well, about 2". I have gotten used to them but would still like to get them pulled in flush. I had a shop look at the exhaust and said he would cut the 2 strait single pipes and reweld at the flanges. There is enough hanger material to slide the whole system forward about an inch. Last edited by RoadsterST; 04-28-2014 at 11:52 PM.

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